Category Archives: News
My Dad: “The Terrorist”
(Liya Rechtman)– “Eez not bomb. Is radio. I have license.” I can hear the roll in his “r” and the slight guttural “ch” aftertaste of his “h.” The TSA officials … Continue reading
Ruining Your Faves
(Anna Seward)— There’s a lot wrong with modern society. I’m always surprised when some people don’t agree with me that a misogynist joke at the Oscars or the blatant photoshopping … Continue reading
Beanies, Frats, and Fireball; Tradition and Amherst College
(Jacob Greenwald)–This year was an interesting year to be a freshman. When Angie Epifano’s article was published, and the ensuing backlash came out, I didn’t really grasp the gravity of … Continue reading
I’m Voting for George Tepe
(Anna Seward)—At the start of these elections, I wasn’t sure what to make of George Tepe. I don’t know him that well personally and from someone who’s never been on … Continue reading
Hollingsworth, Windsor, and The Court
(Jacob Greenwald)– Though it sounds a bit trite at this point, there are currently two landmark cases sitting in front of the Supreme Court that have the opportunity to fundamentally … Continue reading
Women’s Center?: Doing More For Gender Equality
(Liya Rechtman)– In recent months, the Amherst College administration has spent hundreds of hours (and maybe a couple thousand dollars) on the construction of spaces physically conducive to a more … Continue reading
On Bedouin and Beiteinu; Israel’s Public Relations at Amherst College
(Jacob Greenwald)– Israel analysts have spent years predicting the imminent demise of the relationship between Jews in the US and Jews in Israel. While that’s a bell that’s been wrung … Continue reading
The Oscars and Rape Culture
(Anna Seward)—[Trigger warning for sexual assault] Even if you didn’t catch the Oscars Sunday, you’ve probably already seen rundowns of the sexism Seth MacFarlane displayed throughout the evening. In case … Continue reading
In Defense of Athletes: An Elephant for Professor Dumm
(Liya Rechtman)–I was shocked, and deeply offended by Professor Dumm’s article published in The Student last week titled “The Elephant in The Room.” I would like to take this opportunity … Continue reading
